⚠ Unconsciousness Rule
Rendered Unconscious -- Tournament Ends There.
Due to the serious risks associated with traumatic brain injury from strangulation, any competitor who is rendered unconscious during a match -- by rear naked choke or any other means -- is immediately withdrawn from the tournament for the remainder of that day. They may not continue competing in any remaining divisions or brackets, regardless of circumstances. There are no exceptions.
Read the Research: Neurological Implications of Strangulation →
Select Your Division
Rules by Division.
01
The Novice Division
Ages 4--12 · Non-competitive · Participation medals · Entry-level format
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02
Kids & Teens Rules
Ages 4--15 · Skill levels · Match format · Overtime · Illegal techniques
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03
Adult, Executive & Master Rules
Ages 16+ · Belt divisions · Match lengths · Leg lock rules · Overtime
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04
Uniform & Cleanliness Rules
Gi & NoGi requirements · Gear restrictions · Cleanliness standards
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05
Sportsmanship & Disqualification
Conduct standards · Sandbagging · DQ rules · Referee decisions
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06
Weight Classes
Kids · Teens · Adult · Executive · Masters · Gi & NoGi
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07
Team Points & Team Awards
How teams earn points · Team champion awards · Sub-Only Worlds qualification
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Quick Reference
Allowable Techniques by Division.
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Allowable Techniques
| Technique | Kids 4--12 | Teens 13--15 | White | Blue | Purple | Brown / Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chokes with Gi | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Straight Arm Lock | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Kimura | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Americana | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Rear Naked Choke | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Triangle | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Triangle (Pulling Head) | NO · Advanced YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Arm Triangle / Head & Arm Choke | NO · Advanced YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Guillotine (Ground) | NO · Advanced YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Guillotine (Standing) | NO · Advanced YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Omoplata | NO · Advanced YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Ezekiel Choke | NO · Advanced YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Straight Foot / Ankle Lock | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Electric Chair / Banana Split | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Wrist Lock | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Knee Bar (Straight) | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Bicep / Calf Slicer | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Twister | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Muffler | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Figure 4 Toe Hold | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Estima Lock | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Heel Hook | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES · NoGi only | YES |
| Knee Reap | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES · NoGi only | YES |
| Slam | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Jumping Guard | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Scissor Takedown | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Neck Crank (Can Opener) | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |